Tag: Hillel Ottawa

Carleton’s chapter of Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) is hosting Israeli Apartheid Week at Carleton from March 13 to 18. Samiha Rayeda, the volunteer, outreach and programming co-ordinator at the Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG), one of the sponsors of the week, said the goal of the week is mainly education and to “encourage students at Carleton and students all over the world to participate and support Palestinian solidarity.” She said she hopes the week will open discussions around the issue of Palestinian human rights and added the response to the week is “generally very positive.” According to the event’s Facebook page, Israeli Apartheid Week seeks to raise awareness about Israel’s policies towards Palestinian people and to build support […]

On Feb. 22, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals overwhelmingly approved a Conservative motion condemning Canadians who promote the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) against Israel. The motion called on the Canadian government to “condemn any and all attempts by Canadian organizations, groups or individuals to promote the BDS movement, both here at home and abroad,” which it describes as promoting the “demonization and delegitimization” of Israel. The motion passed by a vote of 229-51. Two Liberals voted against it. New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Tom Mulcair criticized the Liberal government’s decision. “This goes against the freedom of expression we hold so dear in our society,” Mulcair said in a press release. On the same day, McGill University’s student body voted […]

When frosh week ends on Sept. 6, first-year students will be leaving rigorously scheduled activities, vibrant positive energy, and communal spirit behind to chart their own university experiences. However, frosh week isn’t just a week of fun—it’s an introduction. The diverse clubs and societies active at Carleton allow students to experience the best aspects of frosh week—organization, passion, fun, and community—year round, without all the cheering. First-years, this is your guide to some of the many groups at Carleton with which you can get involved after frosh week. Common Interest Clubs Common interests are the foundation of lasting friendships in university. There are clubs at Carleton whose only membership requirement is passion for a particular activity, whether it’s anime, dance, origami, […]

Kosher food is planned to be in the Carleton residence cafeteria Dec. 11, according to Scott Goldstein, director of Hillel Ottawa. Food is considered kosher when it meets dietary restrictions under Jewish religious law. Restrictions include refraining from mixing dairy with meat, and having meat prepared in a particular way. Goldstein said the trial is thanks to the initiative of one student, Lewis Novack. Novack, a third-year biology student from Halifax, said that when he arrived at Carleton campus he noticed halal and vegetarian options but no kosher options. He said trekking to the Loblaws on Baseline Road that has kosher food is a real hassle both in terms of time and money for students, especially considering many have already paid […]

The Carleton University Students’ Association’s (CUSA) new Multi-Faith Centre officially opened its doors Oct. 17. The space is located in Unicentre 226C, a room formerly occupied by Ziggy’s hair salon. The room is small and carpeted, with a bookshelf to hold various religious texts. Reda Zarrug, CUSA vice-president (student services), said the centre would be open on a drop-in basis unless booked in advance through his office. Zarrug said different religious groups are able to conduct prayer sessions in the centre simultaneously. Zarrug said in the future, CUSA wants the Multi-Faith Centre to be “a very big space” with such facilities as meeting rooms and an ablution room. The president of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), Mohamed Abdalla, was present […]